Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: Passion for dentistry! Help patients have healthy, pain-free mouths and create beautiful smiles for them, so they are confident and have great self esteem!
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: I went to dental school in San Francisco and love the Bay Area. It is a great place to be, gives me an opportunity to see people from different ethnicities and all age groups. I enjoy meeting new people and taking care of their dental needs.
Q: Where did you receive your undergraduate and professional degrees, and did you participate in any residencies?
A: University of California, Irvine, B.S. degree. University of Pacific, School of Dentistry, DDS degree.
Q: What year did you begin practicing?
A: 1990
Q: Do you belong to any professional associations?
A: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Clara Dental Society, UOP Alumni Association, American Academy of Facial Aesthetics, Lumineers Smile Discovery Program
Q: What investments in your practice equipment and facilities have you made?
A: Latest technology, state-of-the-art facility, we have digital panorex and x-ray machines, Intra oral cameras, lumismile (technology to show digital smile enhancement). Soft tissue Laser, Sapphire plus Oral Cancer Detection, One hour Lumibrite whitening. Dentrix G5 practice management software.
Q: What procedures do you feel your practice excels in above others?
A: 1) Cosmetic Dentistry! We can offer different options that meet patients' needs. We make cosmetic dentistry accessible, available and affordable for everyone. We offer free digital enhancements of patients' smiles, this allows them to visualize the results before they commit to treatment. 2) Making our patients comfortable and spending quality time with them, focusing on their concerns.
Q: What are the best moments that make it worthwhile?
A: Satisfied and happy patients, whether it is getting someone out of pain or giving them a beautiful smile!
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Monday thru Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, lunch from 12 to 1pm. First Sat of month, 8:30am to 5pm.
Q: What HMO or PPO providers are you in network with? Do you offer financing?
A: No HMOs. Aetna, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, Cigna, Lincoln Financial Group, Healthedge, United Concordia, Delta Dental, Humana Dental. We offer CareCredit financing.
Q: Do you accept any government programs or discount cards?
A: We offer 10% senior citizen discount.
